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Ethan was a child when his pod crashed to Earth. He’s always known he’s a Zodiac and that he must find the others. He’s honed his powers as he’s searched for them relentlessly. Having seen Chardis’s thirst for destruction firsthand when he destroyed his home planet, Ethan grew up on the Ark. Finally uniting with the Zodiacs means he can fight to save the thousands of vulnerable refugees the Ark holds. What’s more, his desperate search is personal. His childhood sweetheart is aboard. Except the Zodiacs are fracturing. Long held friendships and deep connections are being undermined and manipulated, and this threat is one that none of them have considered—a threat from within. Will they find the Ark in time? Especially when Tristan has foreseen two visions. One where the Ark is saved. The other where it’s destroyed and everyone on board is brutally killed. Fans of paranormal and sci-fi romance will love this fated mates, superhero series from USA Today Best-Selling authors Tricia Barr and Tamar Sloan! Scroll up and one-click your copy now!

176 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 24, 2023

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Tricia Barr

124 books163 followers
By day, Tricia is a full time mom to two beautiful toddler girls and a wife/business partner to a handsome hard-working husband. By night--and nap times--she writes unique and thrilling young adult fantasies inspired by her vivid, somewhat creepy dreams and her own adventures around the world.

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List of Tricia's books:

THE BOUND ONES:
Ignite (Book 1)
Submerge (Book 2)
Unearth (Book 3)
Haunt (Standalone)

THE AMARANT:
The Vampire Secret (Book 1)
The Vampire Unleashed (Coming soon)

Steamy Adult Paranormal Romance Standalones:
Devilish

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2,705 reviews12 followers
April 10, 2023
Treachery!

Aries brings his warrior skills to the Zodiacs. This is a huge advantage in their ongoing battles with the Skins. The death of Cassandra’s father leaves her father’s company vulnerable to takeover and Karrim sees it as an opportunity to drive a wedge further into the Zodiacs using Brielle.

The powers that each Zodiac contributes to the whole add to the depth of the plot and certainly make the battles more exciting. Their relationships are getting more complex. I enjoyed the book and I'm ready for the next one to see what happens. I received an advance copy but my review is honest and voluntary.
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1,664 reviews2 followers
October 10, 2025
Aries Armed (Zodiac Guardians Book 8)

Aries Armed (Zodiac Guardians Book 8) ~ “Intensity, fire, and relentless courage—Ethan embodies Aries energy perfectly.”

If you like bold, brash, protective heroes, this one’s for you. Ethan has been a mystery for several books, and finally getting his story was so satisfying. His drive to find the other Guardians and his fierce sense of purpose make him one of the most compelling leads yet.

The battles in this one are epic, but it’s the emotional battles that hit hardest. Watching him wrestle with duty, love, and identity made this book stand out. The pacing is fast, the romance burns bright, and the ending? Pure goosebumps.
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5,941 reviews116 followers
March 4, 2023
Book 8 and the story of the zodiac guardians continues. We are introduced to the next guardian in this action packed instalment and he is a great addition to the Zodiacs. Exciting, thrilling this awesome story has you holding your breathe whilst hanging on to the edge of your seat as the fight to save the thousands of vulnerable refugees the Ark holds continues. I can’t wait for the next book!
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408 reviews5 followers
February 24, 2023
What a great series. This had quite a bit of action. Love it when they activate the suits. This is a series which would make a brilliant TV or movie series. I cannot wait for the next chapter

Highly Recommended
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191 reviews
February 27, 2023
Oh boy!

This book was so good. Another Zodiac guardian is found and he's awesome. This was an edge of your seat thriller. These characters are so real to me. I really don't want this series to end. I recommend this book to everyone.
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2,809 reviews55 followers
April 9, 2023
Love the sci-fi type of setup with beings from different planets and such, and the scenario with having visions is interesting. Fun action too! Plus, a bit of romance too! There are some not so great decisions by the characters, but still an entertaining story!
12.7k reviews189 followers
April 21, 2023
What an intriguing story that will keep you hooked for more. Ethan finally knows who he is and is ready to save those on the Ark, especially his childhood sweetheart. Will he be able to save them all in time. Don’t miss out.
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February 24, 2023
This is now book 8 and so far all 9 aliens introduced have been white. Where is the diversity? Besides that, it is an interesting read.
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717 reviews19 followers
April 12, 2023
Aries Armed is already the eight book in the Zodiac Guardians series by Tamar Sloan and Tricia Barr. I really liked the seventh part and the tension just keeps on building. The cliffhanger in the end of Sagittarius Charmed made me really curious about what the authors would have in store. Can this book surprise me yet again?

Find out in my review on my blog Boekensteeg
23 reviews1 follower
April 18, 2023
Exactly what I needed

It was torturous waiting for this to release. Aries is the perfect character addition, obviously. I can not wait for the next book to release!
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